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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

photosynthesis

/fɒtəʊsɪnθɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does photosynthesis mean?

noun

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.

Example

"The tree's ability to undergo photosynthesis allowed it to thrive in the sunny environment."

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